Eye exposure to UV radiation contributes to cataracts and cancer. Crizal UV prescription lenses protect against the dangers of UV radiation by reducing direct and reflected UV rays. Crizal UV are the only prescription lenses endorsed by Cancer Council. Sunshine Kindy hosts ‘Blue Day’ for little battler, Olivia To enjoy all the benefits of this advanced lens technology we invite you to come in and see us. Phone: 4197 1475 67 Main St, Pialba richard-watt-optom.com.au BUYING SAFETY WEAR? Don’t order online or out of town! Glitter and bubbles fl y everywhere as the dedicated staff of the Hervey Bay Christian Academy’s Sunshine Kindy join Olivia (pictured middle) and her little friends in raising awareness for the Leukaemia Foundation. FRASER COAST’S  ONE STOP SHOP FOR CORPORATE WEAR  ONE STOP SHOP FOR TEAM WEAR  ONE STOP SHOP FOR CASUAL WEAR  ONE STOP SHOP FOR SCHOOL WEAR  ONE STOP SHOP FOR SAFETY WEAR  100% LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED WE WON’T BE BEATEN ON PRICE! 92 Beach Rd, Pialba Price Promise Guarantee We will not be beaten on price, we guarantee to beat any competitors price by 10%* 4124 0506 Her name is Olivia Heckels and to be in her company is to know the value of life and love, to understand the strength of family and community. At fi ve-years-old, this bright little soul has fought and overcome lifethreatening illness to become an inspiration to us all on the power of the human spirit. At four-months-old, Olivia was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia - a highly aggressive, adult form of blood cancer. For parents Kim and Ashley, it was the most terrifying experience of their lives. “She spent the fi rst month fi ghting for her life,” Kim said. “She fought hard.” For fi ve months, baby Olivia had chemotherapy pumped into her blood stream to fi ght the deadly disease. Remarkably, she survived these dark days and to the pure joy of everyone around her, is currently in remission. Olivia has been a student of the Hervey Bay Christian Academy for almost two years now, blossoming in the company of her friends and the kindy’s dedicated staff. Last Tuesday, the kindy held a free-dress day with a blue and gold theme to raise awareness of blood cancer and the Leukaemia Foundation’s critical work. The kindy was a sea of blue and gold - even the sand pit was tinged with aquamarine. It was a glorious, glitter- fi lled celebration of life. Kindy director and deputy principal Jane Boss-Walker said that Olivia was the inspiration behind ‘Blue Day’. “For us, it’s about raising awareness of what Leukaemia is and of course raising money to go towards the Leukaemia Foundation,” Jane said. “Olivia’s adorable, we just love her - she has a really vibrant personality.” Olivia’s family have urged the community to get involved with the Leukaemia Foundation in any way possible. Very little is known about the causes of Leukaemia, and treatments such as chemotherapy often damage patients as much as they damage their cancers. Every dollar donated to the Leukaemia Foundation helps fund the search for a cure. For families like Olivia’s, blood and bone marrow donations are also lifechanging gifts. YEAR 7 & 8 ORIENTATION DAY ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11 8.40AM – 3.00PM Orientation Day is focused on giving existing Year 7 and 8 St James students as well as new Year 7 and 8 students an opportunity to:           138-172 Pantlins Lane, Urraween P 4128 5500 18 / Hervey Bay Independent, October 23, 2014 1/74 Bideford Street, Torquay | Phone 4125 2104 | www.skinandwax.com.au E admin@stjameslc.qld.edu.au W www.stjameslc.qld.edu.au